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Instant Noodles Masala
Decode Label Safety Score
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The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This instant noodle product is primarily composed of semolina and wheat flour, providing a base of carbohydrates. The 'tastemaker' blend is rich in various spices, which contribute to its flavour profile. However, the product contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavour enhancer that is a purine source and should be noted by individuals managing gout. The presence of hydrolysed vegetable protein may also carry process contaminants, though this is not quantifiable from the label. While the spice blend is extensive, the overall nutritional profile, particularly concerning added sugar and sodium, is a significant consideration for frequent consumption, especially for children.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Garlic powder
- Coriander powder
- Turmeric powder
- Onion powder
- Red chilli powder
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Contains flavour enhancer of concern for gout; high in sodium and sugar
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This instant noodle product contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, which is relevant for individuals managing gout. It also contains hydrolysed vegetable protein, which can be associated with process contaminants. The product is high in both added sugar and sodium, which are important considerations for a balanced diet, particularly for children.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Flavour Enhancer is declared.
Declared allergens: Peanuts and Gluten
People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 4.6 g · trans fat 0.2 g per 100 g/ml
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitHigh added sugar and sodium content may not be suitable for frequent consumption due to dietary recommendations for this age group.
What's good
Contains a wide variety of natural spices for flavour
Semolina and wheat flour provide a carbohydrate base
Watch out for
High in added sugar
High in sodium
Contains a flavour enhancer (Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides) that is a purine source
Contains Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein which may carry process contaminants
Texturizer — triphosphates (INS 451(i)) used to improve texture.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Disodium Ribonucleotides (E635)
E635 is a mixture of disodium inosinate (E631) and disodium guanylate (E627). Both are purine nucleotides, which the body breaks down to uric acid. People with gout or hyperuricaemia, or who have been advised to limit purines, may wish to limit foods containing it. The amounts used in foods are small, so the concern applies to people already managing uric acid rather than to the general population.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA; WHO; Arthritis Foundation
Disodium Ribonucleotides: regulation, sources and other products →Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
Hydrolysed vegetable protein is a savoury flavour base made by breaking vegetable protein into amino acids, which gives a concentrated glutamate taste. When it is made with acid, chloropropanols such as 3-MCPD can form as a by-product, and the EU food safety authority has set a tolerable daily intake for 3-MCPD. The label does not say how it was made, so this is information, not a finding about this product.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EFSA Panel on Contaminants, Risks for human health related to the presence of 3- and 2-monochloropropanediol (MCPD) and glycidyl fatty acid esters in food, EFSA Journal 2016;14(5):4426
Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein: regulation, sources and other products →Added Sugars
Sugars added to food, and the sugars in honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates, are "free sugars". The WHO guideline recommends that they stay below 10% of total energy intake and suggests below 5% for additional benefit. Where the sugar sits in the ingredient list and how many grams the panel declares is what matters; this is information, because the nutrition score already prices the grams.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO, Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children (2015)
Added Sugars: regulation, sources and other products →Wheat Flour
Wheat and wheat-derived ingredients contain gluten, which triggers an autoimmune response in people with celiac disease, causing intestinal damage. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or wheat allergy must also avoid this ingredient. Labelled as a major allergen by FSSAI.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Labelling Regulations; Celiac Disease Foundation
Wheat Flour: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, which should be noted by individuals managing gout.
Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein is a savoury flavour base; acid-hydrolysed versions can carry process contaminants.
Wheat Flour contains gluten, which is not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The product is described as 'Instant Noodles Masala' and the ingredients list includes 'Mixed Spices' and various individual spices, supporting the 'Masala' claim.
The ingredient list specifies 'Rice Bran Oil' as the oil used, and palm oil is not listed.
The ingredients list 'Semolina' and 'Wheat Flour (Atta)' but does not list 'Maida' (refined wheat flour).
The ingredient list does not contain any artificial flavors.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
31 entries as printed on the label · 29 distinct ingredients (some are declared more than once).
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Semolina 55.1%Semolina (55.1%)
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Wheat Flour 23.5%Wheat Flour [(Atta) (23.5%)]
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Rice Bran Oil
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Iodised Salt
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Wheat Gluten
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator [INS500(ii)]
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TexturizerTexturizer [INS451(i)]
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ThickenerThickener (INS412)
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Mixed Spices 28.4%Mixed Spices [28.4% (Garlic Powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric Powder, Onion Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Cumin Powder, Fenugreek Powder, Fennel Powder, Ginger Powder, Black Pepper Powder, Green Cardamom Powder, Chilli Extract, Clove Powder and Nutmeg Powder)]
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Garlic Powder within Mixed Spices
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Coriander Powder within Mixed Spices
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Turmeric Powder within Mixed Spices
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Onion Powder within Mixed Spices
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Red Chilli Powder within Mixed Spices
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Cumin Powder within Mixed Spices
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Fenugreek Powder within Mixed Spices
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Fennel Powder within Mixed Spices
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Ginger Powder within Mixed Spices
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Black Pepper Powder within Mixed Spices
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Green Cardamom Powder within Mixed Spices
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Chilli Extract within Mixed Spices trace amount
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Clove Powder within Mixed Spices
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Nutmeg Powder within Mixed Spices
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Iodised Salt
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Sugar
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Maltodextrin
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Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
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Tomato Powder
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Flavour EnhancerFlavour Enhancer (INS635)
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Anticaking AgentAnticaking Agent (INS551)
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Acidity RegulatorAcidity Regulator (INS330)
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 448.14 kcal |
| Protein | 9.51 g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.82 g |
| Total Sugars | 3.18 g |
| Added Sugars | 1.91 g |
| Total Fat | 19.32 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.58 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.15 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 5.53 g |
| Sodium | 1,147.27 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in Instant Noodles Masala?
The label of Instant Noodles Masala lists 29 ingredients, in label order: Semolina, Wheat Flour, Rice Bran Oil, Wheat gluten, Texturizer, Thickener, Mixed Spices, Garlic powder, Coriander powder, Turmeric powder, Onion powder, Red chilli powder, Cumin powder, Fenugreek powder, Fennel Powder, Ginger powder, Black pepper powder, Green cardamom powder, Chilli Extract, Clove powder, Nutmeg powder, Iodised Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Tomato Powder, Flavour Enhancer, Anticaking Agent, Acidity Regulator. Flagged by the analysis: Flavour Enhancer, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Texturizer.
Is Instant Noodles Masala safe to eat?
Instant Noodles Masala scores 1.7/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This instant noodle product contains disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (INS 635), a flavour enhancer that is a purine source, which is relevant for individuals managing gout. It also contains hydrolysed vegetable protein, which can be associated with process contaminants. The product is high in both added sugar and sodium, which are important considerations for a balanced diet, particularly for children.
Why does Instant Noodles Masala score 1.7/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains a flavour enhancer (Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides) that is a purine source. Also noted: High in added sugar. High in sodium.
Who should avoid Instant Noodles Masala?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Managing gout (due to purine source); Avoiding high added sugar intake; Avoiding high sodium intake; Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Is Instant Noodles Masala suitable for babies or young children?
Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Instant Noodles Masala contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains peanuts (the pack’s allergen statement) and gluten (Semolina, Wheat Flour and Wheat gluten). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Instant Noodles Masala contain peanuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names the pack’s allergen statement. People with groundnut (peanut) allergy should treat it as containing peanuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Instant Noodles Masala contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Semolina, Wheat Flour and Wheat gluten. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Instant Noodles Masala?
3.2 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 1.9 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Is Instant Noodles Masala high in salt?
Yes — 1,147 mg of sodium per 100 g (about 2.87 g of salt), above the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g that UK front-of-pack labelling marks as high.
Are the claims on the Instant Noodles Masala pack accurate?
Yes — all 4 claims on the pack checked out against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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